Learn how to communicate ethically and professionally with clients about their health when it impacts decisions about massage therapy. Identify medications and visual or palpatory red flags that may influence bodywork choices and prompt a potentially challenging conversation. Explore ethics, morals, scope of practice, standard of care, and the application of ethical principles in clinical decision-making.
This course is the first in a series of two courses.
This course is currently at "$5 Feature" status through 8/31/26. Nonmembers may purchase course access and 1.5 CE hours for a discounted rate of $5! ABMP members have free access to the course and CE.
Register for the ABMP CE Summit: PAIN online event on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The event–including 3 CE hours–is FREE for everyone in the profession!
Learn how to communicate ethically and professionally with clients about their health when it impacts decisions about massage therapy. Identify medications and visual or palpatory red flags that may influence bodywork choices and prompt a potentially challenging conversation. Explore ethics, morals, scope of practice, standard of care, and the application of ethical principles in clinical decision making. This course is currently at "$5 Feature" status through 8/31/26. Nonmembers may purchase course access and 1.5 CE hours for a discounted rate of $5! ABMP members have free access to the course and CE.
This online massage therapy ethics CE course is available to you on demand to access, learn, and earn CE whenever and wherever it’s most convenient for you!
Visit the ABMP Education Center FAQ page for a full list of resources.
Q: Is this massage therapy ethics CE course approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) for CE credit?
A: Yes! All of the courses are approved under ABMP’s NCBTMB Approved Provider account (451086-09).
Q: How do I earn a CE certificate for this video-based ethics course?
A: After you complete the course video, a quiz will appear on the page. Earn a CE certificate by scoring 70% or higher on the course quiz.
Q: How do I access my CE certificates?
A: CE certificates are available on your “My CE Transcripts” page and on the course page. Visit your “My CE Transcript” page by clicking “My CE” on the navigation bar at the top of your screen.
Copyright Statement
All of the ABMP courses contain materials that are proprietary to ABMP. None of the course material may be used without the express written permission of ABMP. Materials may include, but are not limited to, video, audio, images, documents, and slides. Course materials are only for the use of students enrolled in this course and may not be shared publicly or shown to groups. Unauthorized retention, duplication, distribution, or modification of copyrighted materials is strictly prohibited by law. Check your state’s defined scope of practice for massage therapy before practicing any new modalities or techniques.
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